Tool Install & Qualification Project Manager

Job Description: Build the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing At Intel Foundry, you'll help deliver some of the world's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. Working alongside engineers, suppliers, construction teams, and manufacturing partners, you'll play a key role in equipment installation, qualification, and factory readiness that enables next-generation technology. This is an onsite position requiring presence at the work location five days per week.

As a Tool Install & Qualification Project Manager , you will lead the planning, coordination, installation, and qualification of semiconductor manufacturing equipment while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Drive tool installation and qualification activities from equipment delivery through startup and readiness. Coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to meet critical installation milestones. Develop and manage installation schedules, pull plans, and execution strategies. Ensure facility, utility, and equipment readiness to support successful startup and qualification. Participate in design and constructability reviews to identify risks and improve installation efficiency. Resolve installation issues, drive root-cause problem solving, and implement sustainable corrective actions. Capture lessons learned and share best practices to improve future installation and qualification efforts. Maintain compliance with Intel safety, cleanroom, quality, and site requirements. Behavioral traits that we are looking for: Strong technical problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills. Ability to make sound decisions with limited information and drive execution. Experience managing multiple priorities, stakeholders, and project milestones. High ownership, accountability, and initiative. Adaptability and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Intel invests in our people and offers a complete and competitive package of benefits employees and their families through every stage of life.  See  Intel Benefits  for more details.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.  Note: This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship. This is a fixed-term contract position with an anticipated assignment duration of 12 months. Employment under this contract is temporary in nature and will end upon completion of the assignment period unless extended based on business requirements.

Candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business or related field with 1+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience. OR Associate's Degree related to semiconductor manufacturing and 3+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience.  OR 5+ years of experience in Project Management, as Equipment/Engineering Tool Owner, or equivalent installation/qualification/demo/maintenance technician experience will be considered in lieu of a degree   OR 3+ years experience specifically in EPI, Diffusion, Anneal, Implant, Spatial/ALD install or deinstall.

Semiconductor manufacturing experience. Tool installation, qualification, startup, or factory ramp experience. Experience working with OEMs, contractors, and cross-functional project teams. Why Intel At Intel Foundry, you'll work on highly visible projects that directly enable